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New to standardbred horseracing? Learn about Ontario Sire Stakes!

Who is Ontario Sire Stakes (OSS)? Established in 1974, it is a program dedicated to promoting the breeding of Standardbred horses in Ontario. They provide…...

Grand River Raceway kicks off another action-packed season on June 4

The horses are back—and so is the excitement! Grand River Raceway (GRR) kicks off its highly anticipated 2025 harness racing season on Wednesday, June 4,̷...

Ontario Racing holds successful two-day conference, bringing together industry experts, participants

Written by: Steven Loung, Woodbine Racetrack   Ontario Racing hosted a two-day conference last week that brought together industry experts and participants...

Recapping our last race night, a great end to a fantastic race season

Written by Jenna MacDonell   The racing season at Grand River Raceway (GRR) officially ended on Monday, September 30th when La Sun Control and driver…...

The 3rd annual Harness the Hope Night was a huge success!

Grand River Raceway (GRR) was excited to host their third annual breast cancer fundraiser, Harness the Hope Night this past Friday, August 30! Harness the…...

OSS 50th Anniversary: With nods to the past, Grand River Raceway is a track built for the modern era

The OSS is celebrating its 50th anniversary season this year with special anniversary dates at tracks around the province where fans will be able to…...

Fast Records and Quick Comebacks in Industry Day “Battles” at Grand River

Grand River Raceway celebrated its 35th annual Industry Day on Monday, August 5, welcoming fans and horseplayers to the reconfigured five-eighth mile track i...

New Era for a Grand Tradition: Excitement building on Grand River Raceway’s 5/8 mile track for Industry Day

(Written by Melissa Keith for Grand River Raceway)    Industry Day at Grand River Raceway will have a brand-new feel on Monday, August 5, 2024…....

Grand River Raceway’s 35th Industry Day welcomes the whole community for a fun afternoon at the 5/8-mile track!

Grand River Raceway’s (GRR) 35th Industry Day is Civic Holiday Monday, August 5 with a post time of 12:30 pm! An afternoon of fun for…...

Battle of Waterloo and Battle of the Belles Fields Set for 35th Industry Day

Rookie pacers duked it in record time over the Elora oval in the eliminations for the Battle of Waterloo, presented by Winbak Farm, and the…...